A. Hinton, Jr.

Controlling Listeria in hatcheries and plants

If present in the plant, L. monocytogenes may persist and potentially cause foodborne illness.

April 11, 2022

Nelson Cox, M. E. Berrang, and A. Hinton, Jr.

Listeria is rare on the farm, but when it enters the processing plant it can potentially contaminate equipment and other birds.

Reducing contamination of carcasses during defeathering

Broiler carcasses are often contaminated with bacteria during feather plucking. Applying an acidic solution could help stop this.

May 13, 2020

M.E. Berrang, Nelson Cox, and A. Hinton, Jr.

Applying an acidic solution to the cloaca of broiler carcasses before picking can significantly reduce Campylobacter contamination, according to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.

How picking increases Campylobacter in processing

USDA researchers studied the origin of bacterial contamination in this phase of poultry processing.

January 7, 2019

M. E. Berrang, Nelson Cox, R. J. Meinersmann, A. Hinton, Jr., and G. R. Gamble

Campylobacter bacteria counts increase after feather picking. This could be coming from contaminated machines, airborne contaminants or cecal discharges.

Salmonella, Campylobacter infection routes in broilers

The pathogenic bacteria can spread through a number of bodily routes and infect a large portion of the flock if unchecked.

August 9, 2018

Nelson Cox, M.E. Berrang, D. E. Cosby, M. A. Harrison, J. L. Wilson, and A. Hinton, Jr.

Day-old broiler chicks can be exposed to, and colonized, by pathogenic bacteria through a number of routes. This must be prevented to protect food safety.

Washing broiler transport cages - if not, why not?

Washing and drying cages improves food safety but brings new logistical challenges.

May 4, 2018

Nelson Cox, M. E. Berrang, D. E. Cosby, M. Robach, J.L. Northcutt, D.P. Smith, Charles L. Hofacre, R. J. Meinersmann, B. B. Oakley, J. L. Wilson, and A. Hinton, Jr.

Campylobacter and Salmonella are leading causes of human bacterial foodborne disease. What is the role of the transport coops in spreading this contamination in broiler chickens?

A. Hinton, Jr.

ARTICLES

Controlling Listeria in hatcheries and plants

Reducing contamination of carcasses during defeathering

How picking increases Campylobacter in processing

Salmonella, Campylobacter infection routes in broilers

Washing broiler transport cages - if not, why not?

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